TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc.; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests, 52103-52104 [E7-17963]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 12, 2007 / Notices www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or e-mail FERCONLINESUPPORT@FERC.GOV. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item e above. j. Competing Preliminary Permit: Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. k. Competing Development Application: Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. l. Notice of Intent: A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. m. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit: A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Sep 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, and ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission’s regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments: Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–17933 Filed 9–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52103 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2323–172] TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc.; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests September 6, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. Project No: 2323–172. c. Date Filed: August 13, 2007. d. Applicant: Mount Snow Ski Resort. e. Name of Project: Deerfield River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project, consisting of eight developments, is located on the Deerfield River, in Windham and Bennington Counties, Vermont, and Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Kelly Pawlak, General Manager, Mount Snow Ski Resort, 12 Pisgah Road, West Dover, VT 05356; (802) 464–4119. i. FERC Contact: Andrea Claros, Telephone (202) 502–8171, and e-mail: andrea.claros@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: October 9, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Request: Mount Snow seeks authorization to construct a 18,000 foot pipeline from Somerset Reservoir, located on the East Branch of the Deerfield River, to Mount Snow Ski Resort, allowing up to 484 million E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 52104 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 12, 2007 / Notices gallons of water per season (October– March) to be pumped into Mount Snow’s snowmaking system. Somerset Reservoir is one development of the Deerfield River Hydroelectric Project, owned by TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc. Two pump houses, one at Somerset Reservoir and one at the base of Mount Snow North Face would be built. The current in-stream impoundment used for snowmaking, Snow Lake on the North Branch Deerfield River, would be taken offstream, and the stream channel would be restored. Carinthia Pond, also currently used for snowmaking, would serve as a short-term water transfer station. Implementation of the proposed project would not affect TransCanada’s water flows or water level requirements. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number (P–2323) of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Sep 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 particular application to which the filing refers. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–17963 Filed 9–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD07–14–000] Hydrokinetic Pilot Project Workshop; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference With Agenda and Soliciting Comments August 31, 2007. On July 19th, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice of a technical conference, to be led by Commissioner Philip D. Moeller, with Commissioner Jon Wellinghoff participating, to be held on October 2, 2007, in Portland, Oregon. This supplemental notice provides more detailed information and establishes an agenda, which is attached. The conference will take place at the Bonneville Power Administration’s Auditorium, at 911 NE. 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PST). All interested persons may attend; there is no fee. Registration is not required, but is appreciated for planning purposes; please register at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/hydrokinetic-10–07form.asp. Following the conference there will be a 30-day written comment period. The purpose of the conference will be to present Commission staff’s proposed licensing process for hydrokinetic energy pilot projects and to seek feedback from representatives of industry, state and federal agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Native American tribes, and members of the public. The goal of the proposed process is to complete licensing in as few as six months, to provide for Commission oversight and agency input, and to allow developers to generate electricity while testing. This process will be available for projects that are: (1) Small (5 MW or less), (2) removable or able to shut down on relatively short notice, (3) not located in waters with sensitive designations; and (4) for the purpose of testing new hydro technologies or determining appropriate sites. Staff envision the license having the following characteristics: • A short license term (5 years); • A standard license condition requiring project alteration or shutdown in the event that monitoring reveals an unacceptable level of environmental effect; • The option of applying for a 30–50 year license at the end of the license term; and • A standard license condition requiring decommissioning and site restoration at the time of license expiration if the option is not exercised. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202–347–3700 or 1–800–336–6646) for a fee. They will be available to the public on the Commission’s eLibrary system seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. All comments (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–502–8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. Additional details regarding the agenda and the pilot project licensing process for this conference are attached to this notice. All conference-related materials will be made available on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ EventsList.aspx. For more information about the conference, please contact Kristen Murphy at 202–502–6236 E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2323-172]


TransCanada Hydro Northeast, Inc.; Notice of Application for 
Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and 
Protests

September 6, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters.
    b. Project No: 2323-172.
    c. Date Filed: August 13, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Mount Snow Ski Resort.
    e. Name of Project: Deerfield River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project, consisting of eight developments, is 
located on the Deerfield River, in Windham and Bennington Counties, 
Vermont, and Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Kelly Pawlak, General Manager, Mount Snow Ski 
Resort, 12 Pisgah Road, West Dover, VT 05356; (802) 464-4119.
    i. FERC Contact: Andrea Claros, Telephone (202) 502-8171, and e-
mail: andrea.claros@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: 
October 9, 2007.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service 
list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or 
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that 
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they 
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy 
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Request: Mount Snow seeks authorization to 
construct a 18,000 foot pipeline from Somerset Reservoir, located on 
the East Branch of the Deerfield River, to Mount Snow Ski Resort, 
allowing up to 484 million

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gallons of water per season (October-March) to be pumped into Mount 
Snow's snowmaking system. Somerset Reservoir is one development of the 
Deerfield River Hydroelectric Project, owned by TransCanada Hydro 
Northeast, Inc. Two pump houses, one at Somerset Reservoir and one at 
the base of Mount Snow North Face would be built. The current in-stream 
impoundment used for snowmaking, Snow Lake on the North Branch 
Deerfield River, would be taken off-stream, and the stream channel 
would be restored. Carinthia Pond, also currently used for snowmaking, 
would serve as a short-term water transfer station. Implementation of 
the proposed project would not affect TransCanada's water flows or 
water level requirements.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public 
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, 
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed 
on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the 
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three 
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also 
register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to 
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or 
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is 
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item 
(h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit 
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 
385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the 
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only 
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, 
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the 
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, 
and the Project Number (P-2323) of the particular application to which 
the filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the 
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing 
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an 
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
    q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically 
via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
the instructions on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-17963 Filed 9-11-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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